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Field investigations of 183 landslides determined that 89% occurred where slope modifications by humans were contributing factors, with the majority being fill failures that mobilized into...
1 sty 2020 · On August 24th 2019, approximately 100-130 mm of precipitation in a 5-hour period triggered multiple debris flows in the Nantahala Gorge, in Swain County, western North Carolina.
3 wrz 2019 · As landslide recovery in the Nantahala River continues, the U. S. Forest Service, partner agencies, and stakeholders have developed an assessment team to evaluate impacts and hazards.
14 sie 2017 · The 500,000-acre Nantahala National Forest dominates the rugged southwestern corner of North Carolina. Rivers such as the Cheoah, Cullasaja, and Tuckasegee carve deep gorges, making the...
17 sie 2021 · BRYSON CITY – Heavy rainstorms generated three landslides in the Nantahala Gorge on Tuesday forcing a closure of U.S. 19/74 in both directions. N.C. Department of Transportation officials said conditions are changing throughout the afternoon necessitating a closure at least through Wednesday morning.
17 sie 2021 · Heavy rainstorms generated three landslides in the Nantahala Gorge on Tuesday, forcing a closure of U. S. 19/74 in both directions. N. C. Department of Transportation officials said...
3 wrz 2019 · Four landslides on Aug. 25 brought down some 5,000 cubic yards of debris onto U.S. 19/74 west in the gorge, said David Uchiyama, N.C. Department of Transportation spokesman.
